Lighting Designer / Operator - 6 month contract – Theme Parks & Events - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Career Land Center, LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Transportation allowance

Temporary work visa and inbound flight

Job summary

Career Land Center, LLC is seeking a Lighting Designer/Operator for a large‑scale destination attraction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, combining creative design with hands‑on technical work across architectural spaces, landscapes, and live events.

You will develop lighting concepts, oversee installation, programming and calibration, and operate show‑control systems such as Avolites to deliver a cohesive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architectural Lighting, Theatre Production, Electrical Engineering, Entertainment Technology or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in architectural or entertainment lighting design.
• Experience in theme parks, destination attractions, resorts, entertainment venues or hospitality developments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, landscape, façade and experiential lighting.
• Experience with Avolites, intelligent lighting, show-control systems and architectural lighting controls.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, lighting plans and technical documents.
• Strong communication, creative problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting concepts for building façades, gardens, pathways, water features, public spaces and restaurant areas.
• Create lighting scenes for performances, seasonal activations, festivals and events.
• Oversee lighting installation, commissioning, programming and calibration.
• Operate and manage Avolites, show-control systems, architectural lighting controls and smart lighting systems.
• Inspect lighting installations and coordinate maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Maintain equipment and spare-parts records, and support safe installation practices.
• Work with creative, production, architecture and operations teams to deliver a cohesive guest experience.

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design or related field

Tools

Avolites

Show-control systems

Architectural lighting controls

Job description

Lighting Designer / Operator - Theme Parks & Events

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job type: Contract
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We are seeking an experienced Lighting Designer / Operator to create and operate lighting across a large-scale destination attraction in Riyadh. The role combines creative design with hands-on technical work across architectural spaces, landscaped areas, public spaces, restaurants, live entertainment and special events.

Key responsibilities

• Develop lighting concepts for building façades, gardens, pathways, water features, public spaces and restaurant areas.
• Create lighting scenes for performances, seasonal activations, festivals and events.
• Oversee lighting installation, commissioning, programming and calibration.
• Operate and manage Avolites, show-control systems, architectural lighting controls and smart lighting systems.
• Inspect lighting installations and coordinate maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Maintain equipment and spare-parts records, and support safe installation practices.
• Work with creative, production, architecture and operations teams to deliver a cohesive guest experience.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architectural Lighting, Theatre Production, Electrical Engineering, Entertainment Technology or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in architectural or entertainment lighting design.
• Experience in theme parks, destination attractions, resorts, entertainment venues, public spaces or hospitality developments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, landscape, façade and experiential lighting.
• Experience with Avolites, intelligent lighting, show-control systems and architectural lighting controls.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, lighting plans and technical documents.
• Strong communication, creative problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Accommodation
• Transportation allowance
• Temporary work visa and inbound flight for candidates relocating from outside Saudi Arabia
• Career-development opportunities